When it turns cold in North
America and Europe, the Caribbean becomes a lot more expensive.
Hotel prices double or triple every December 15 and
don't come down until April 15 or May 1.

Visitors to the Caribbean are willing
to pay premium prices to flee the cold back home.

However, Caribbean weather generally is good year-round. If you are more concerned about spending
your funds on activities rather than on hotels, consider the end of April through May, a
period of lower rates that typically offers prime conditions with clear skies
and plenty of sun.

There's nothing wrong with
summer, the low season, either, except it's hotter and the
humidity is higher but on many islands the constant trade winds supply
a 22 mph breeze. It may also rain more then, too.

Many island resorts close
down for part of September and all of October to
refurbish and upgrade. Those that stay open then usually offer good bargains.

November through mid-December
are excellent times because hurricane season is over, the islands aren't
crowded yet and prices are still low. This is also a good period
to look for bargain air fares.